Physical firmware extraction and modification via unlocked JTAG
Published Feb 11, 2025 · Updated Nov 3, 2025
Improper access control in Wattsense Bridge allows physically proximate attackers to read and modify device firmware. The JTAG signals on the MYIR MYC-Y6ULX system-on-module are exposed at stamp-hole pins, remain unlocked, and accept a J-Link adapter with OpenOCD for firmware read, write, and debug access. Exploitation requires opening the appliance, reaching its processing PCB, and soldering to five JTAG pins; successful access grants full control of the device.
Summary
What happened
Improper access control in Wattsense Bridge allows physically proximate attackers to read and modify device firmware. The JTAG signals on the MYIR MYC-Y6ULX system-on-module are exposed at stamp-hole pins, remain unlocked, and accept a J-Link adapter with OpenOCD for firmware read, write, and debug access. Exploitation requires opening the appliance, reaching its processing PCB, and soldering to five JTAG pins; successful access grants full control of the device.
The record
- CVE
- CVE-2025-26408
- Published
- Feb 11, 2025
- Updated
- Nov 3, 2025
- Vendor
- Wattsense
- Product
- Wattsense Bridge
- Classifications
- CWE-1191, CAPEC-702, T1542.001
- Attack vector
- physical
- Privileges
- unauthenticated
Timeline
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- Feb 11, 2025CVE publishedPublication date reported by the CVE source.
- Nov 3, 2025Record updatedLatest update available in the CVE record.
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